“Type is the
foundation of print and web design.
Everything you need to know about thinking with type, you will find here.
This richly detailed update to the classic text belongs on the shelf of
every designer, writer, editor, publisher, and client.”-Jefferey Zeldman-

“This beautifully designed book on understanding typography

Fills A Big Void

It enables the reader to grasp the
principles of typography
through
inspiring examples
with
warm, straightforward explanations
”-Paula Scher-

“This engaging book offers principles without dogma and

History Without Arcana
In short, it is a compendium for
literate typographic practice
”-Andrew Blauvelt-

“This book is essential reading for the design student and the perfect

Free Type Workshop on Skillshare

Typography that Works is a free workshop by Ellen Lupton that introduces basic typographic principles in a fast-paced, practical format. Offered by Skillshare; sponsored by .

posted on July 9th, 2013

How to Make Beautiful Books

Ellen Lupton at ABC American Book Center, Amsterdam

Download the presentation slides from Ellen Lupton's lecture How to Make Beautiful Books, hosted by the American Book Center in Amsterdam, Friday, November 19, at The ABC Treehouse, Amsterdam. Ellen Lupton talks about
how to choose fresh and appropriate typefaces, how to create an elegant
page format, and how to design a simple and effective book cover.

posted on November 12th, 2010

Published! New Edition of Thinking w/Type

Second, expanded edition of Thinking with Type. Forty-eight pages of new content! Dozens of updated illustrations! Plus, it's orange! View sample pages at issu.com. Buy the book on Amazon.